The following are the minutes from the Monday, April 10, 2023 Hermitage School Board meeting: The Hermitage Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, April 10, 2023 at 6:00 pm in the BoardRoom. The following members were present: Russell Richard; Mary Hamilton; Gary Vines; Kevin Reep; Reia Thomas; David Wilkerson; and Dorothy Davis.…
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Hermitage High School families qualify for home internet through Affordable Connectivity Program
In an effort to bridge the digital divide and ensure that all families have access to reliable internet, the federal government has launched the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Under this program, eligible households can receive up to $30 a month toward home internet services. Hermitage High School is proud to be a Community Eligibility Provision…
New festival coming to Hermitage in May
HERMITAGE, Ark. – Sign ups are now open for the first annual Hermit Daze Festival coming in May 2023 to Hermitage. A Committee meeting is being held later this week for organizers of the festival, but the group has already announced they are looking for vendors and volunteers to take part. The event will feature…
Hermit men’s soccer team finishes runners-up in Nettleton tourney
The Hermitage Hermit Soccer team recently finished as runners-up in the 2023 Raider Invitational hosted by Nettleton High School. The Hermits defeated West Memphis 3-1 and Nettleton 1-0. They dropped their final game of the tournament to Searcy 1-0 to take the runners-up trophy. The Hermits are led by head coach Cody Jones.
Students Aislin England and Ma’Kya Ashley to represent Hermitage at Girls State; Easton Parker selected to attend Boys State
Aislin England and Ma’Kya Ashley will represent Hermitage High School at Arkansas Girls State May 28 – June 2, 2023 at Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas. Aislin is the daughter of Chris and Amanda England. Ma’Kya is the daughter of Tiffany Pumphrey and Corey Ashley. Arkansas Girls State delegates are chosen on the following qualifications:…
Four Hermitage students take part in unique healthcare pathway experience at UAM
Four Hermitage High School juniors were selected to participate in UAMS “A Day in the Life” at UAM on February 17, 2023. ” A Day in the Life” is a one day healthcare experience allowing high school juniors and seniors to see what “A Day in the Life” is like for a medical professional. Through speakers such…
Hermitage School Board conducts February business
The following are the complete minutes from the February 13, 2023 Hermitage School Board meeting: The Hermitage Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, February 13, 2023 at 6:00 pm in the Board Room. The following members were present: Russell Richard; Kevin Reep; Mary Hamilton; Gary Vines; Reia Thomas; and David Wilkerson. Others…
Students at Hermitage ABC Preschool receive free eye exams
Warren Lions Club conducted eye screenings Tuesday at Hermitage ABC Preschool. Out of 17 students tested, none needed further exams. Shown with student Shaylee Gilbert, from left, are Lions Leslie Huitt, Delbert Zimmerly and Tim Kessler.
Warren and Hermitage students compete in Bradley County Spelling Bee
Warren School District and Hermitage School District met this Friday to compete in the Bradley County Spelling Bee. Spellers from both districts competed for a chance to move on and compete in the Arkansas State Spelling Bee in March. WMS 7th Grader, Addysen Powell, placed first and will move on to compete in Little Rock…
Hermitage School Board conducts January meeting
The Hermitage Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 6:00 pm in the H.S. Cafeteria. The following members were present: Russell Richard; Mary Hamilton; Kevin Reep; Gary Vines; Reia Thomas; and David Wilkerson. Others present were: Dr. Tracy Tucker, Superintendent; Mistie McGhee, 7-12 Principal/SIS; and Rosalynda Ellis, K-6 Principal/SIS. …
Local officials sworn in to start new terms in 2023
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Bradley County, Warren and Hermitage officials were sworn in on New Year’s Day at the Bradley County Courthouse. New mayors Gregg Reep of Warren and Matt Cathey of Hermitage were sworn in. Banks Mayor Keeton Hudson was not present. Bradley County Judge Klay McKinney said, “When you sign up for one of these jobs, you…
Hermitage School Board conducts monthly business
The Hermitage Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 6:00 pm in the Board Room. The following members were present: Russell Richard; Kevin Reep; Mary Hamilton; Dorothy Davis; Reia Thomas; Gary Vines; and David Wilkerson. Others present were: Dr. Tracy Tucker, Superintendent; Mistie McGhee, 7-12 Principal/SIS; Rosalynda Ellis, K-6…
Matthew Cathey elected Hermitage Mayor in runoff election
The following are the local election results for Bradley County’s sole runoff countywide. Matthew J. Cathey and incumbent Mayor Tonya Kendrix faced off after the November 8 election resulted in no candidate with 50% or more in a three person race. City of Hermitage Mayor
Hermitage School Board conducts regular business
Members of the Hermitage School Board met October 17 and conducted regular monthly business. The board approved the financial reports and heard reports from Mistie McGhee, Rosalydn Ellis, and Dr. Tucker. The board voted to join a class action lawsuit against JUUL, a vaping company and heard reports on the American Rescue Plan. The board…
Hermitage Beta Club addresses Rotary
The Rotary Club of Warren met for its weekly meeting Tuesday, Nov. 1 inside First United Methodist Church with Rotarian Dr. Tracy Tucker presenting the program. The superintendent for Hermitage School District, Tucker introduced the sponsors of the Hermitage Beta Club program Ginnie Sellers and Tracie Richard. Sellers is over the 9th through 12th grade…
Warren and Hermitage Superintendents speak to BCEDC
A school district is a major employer in any county and Bradley County is no exception. At one time, the county had 60 separate districts. Now it is down to two in Hermitage and Warren, and those superintendents described their schools at the monthly meeting of Bradley County Economic Development Corp. board on Monday. Top…
Fall Festival happening in Hermitage Thursday
Hermitage Football Coach Chase Ellis presents program to Rotary
The Rotary Club of Warren met for their weekly meeting Tuesday, Oct. 4 at First United Methodist Church. The club heard from Warren High School Junior Rotarian Emma Mann to start the program. Rotarian David Richey then presented his program of Hermitage High School Football Coach Chase Ellis. The Hermits play 8-man football instead of…
Hermitage to host Fall Festival October 20
2022 Hermitage Homecoming Court announced, Queen to be announced during coronation ceremony
The 2022 Hermitage Homecoming Queen will be announced at the Homecoming Coronation held Friday, October 14th, at 2:30 pm, on Hermit Field. The Homecoming Parade will begin at 2:00 pm. The evening presentation of the Queen and her court will be held after the Jr. Hermits vs. Strong football game at approximately 6:15 or 6:30…
Hermitage School Board purchases new bus
In addition to the routine monthly reports and updates provided, the Hermitage School Board voted to purchase a new 18 passenger school bus at a cost of $44,000.00, Monday, September 12, 2022. The bus to be purchased possesses a lift. Misti McGhee gave the report for grades 7-12 and SIS, and Rosalynda Ellis provided the…